Comments on: Soil Preparation

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:49:20 +0000

I would love more information on compost tea!

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By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:26:50 +0000

In reply to Krista G. We like to use Sunshine brand.

By: Krista G

Krista G — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:50:03 +0000

Hi! For container growing, do you have any soil mix recommendations? Particularly for Icelandic Poppies, Anemone & ranunculus

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:55:58 +0000

Have you ever considered Zeolite? It is a mined mineral product like other rock products (gypsum, lime, rock phosphate, etc…) that formed millions of years ago when volcanic ash landed in high pH lakes. It’s essentially a nutrient and water holding magnet with loose bonds like a good fine clay, except it never breaks down and it’s not sticky or unworkable when wet because of the novel alumina-silica molecular structure. Plant roots can easily remove both water and nutrients from the bonds. Most sources in the Western US are OMRI certified and most mining operators include a revegetation plan as part of state licensing. It’s used extensively in organic farming in CA because it turns compost and manures into slow release fertilizer, preventing nutrient leaching into ground water as sometimes happens with sandy soils and shallow or perched water tables. The finer the grind the more surface area and greater holding capacity per pound. It’s a nice compliment to other organic soil health practices.

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:32:56 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Colontonio. Add some soil conditioner and mix it in with your clay soil. Check your local garden center to see if they carry it in a large bag.

By: Jennifer Colontonio

Jennifer Colontonio — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:13:45 +0000

Do you have a suggestions for breaking up clay should in raised beds? I lost half my dahlia tubers last year due to rotting in my heavy clay soil and am trying to prevent that from happening again! Thank you!

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:27:12 +0000

In reply to Cindy C.. Here on the farm we rented a sod cutter to remove a large area of our lawn to plant into right away. Another option is to lay cardboard down to kill the grass. This can take a while though.

By: Cindy C.

Cindy C. — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:59:42 +0000

How should I tackle thick grass when preparing an area of field that has not been farmed in decades? I have gone through all the necessary soil preparation steps, but how on earth do I kill all that grass without tilling too much of it into the beds? I am concerned that if I till it into the beds, it will create too much organic matter, and/or may not break down this season.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:03:40 +0000

Great info. Thank you!
7-2-4, so low in phosphorus! Where are you getting your flower power? Your compost teas once your plants hit their flowering stage?